Apollo 11 took-off from the Kennedy Space Centre in ... Twelve minutes after take-off the rocket entered orbit around the Earth. Approximately 2.5 hours later the engine of the 3rd stage booster ...

A look back at Apollo 11: Florida Today coverage of the 50th ... With the Artemis program expected to take off in late 2025, the VAB has been brought back into service in support of another ...

Neil Armstrong thought he had a 50–50 shot at pulling it off. "There are so many unknowns ... But the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 reminds us that this laughably ambitious goal has in fact ...

Purdue University graduate and Apollo 11 flight commander Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was a truly giant leap for mankind, and a seminal moment ...

Spectators won’t hear the engines firing for nearly 15 seconds. To them, Saturn V will appear to take off in silence. Apollo 11’s crew enjoy a traditional astronaut breakfast of steak and eggs.

The first manned mission to the moon, Apollo 11, launched on July 16 ... Neil Armstrong, front, waves as the crew heads to the van that will take them to the rocket for launch at the Kennedy ...